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SKY IS BLACK

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SKY IS BLACK is about meeting and celebrating the experts, innovators, and entrepreneurs leading us into the future, and inspiring all of us to build a better reality for Black people around the world. Why? Because we know that when we build a better world for Black people, we build a better world for everyone. Hosted by Anton Anderson and B. Francis Clark.

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  • 77 episodes
  • Updated May 26

Episodes77

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  • May 26 · 59 min

    #74 - Nigerians Are the Greatest?

    Why Nigerians may be the greatest people on earth - point blank, period. What the evidence has to say | We’ll debate the best new African AI tech, from an agentic app that can spend your money and build your credit to a defense ecosystem with AI surveillance and autonomous drone patrol | We’ll celebrate the American Black film festival, and share the future Black content we’ll try to speak into existence | We’ll also share what books we’re reading and the books we’re most excited about | We’ll unpack how Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is paving the way, literally, for a new African renaissance. For show notes, please visit SKY IS BLACK

  • May 4 · 1 hr 1 min

    #73 - Wakanda Is 15 Years Away

    Why Ethiopia is 15 years away from being Wakanda | What the President of Botswana meant when he said Africa will rule the world | What we love about the e-commerce and empowerment platform, WE LOVE US | Our review of the Black Cowboy documentary, HIGH HORSE, along with more takeaways from our visit to a Black Cowboy exhibit | How it feels to play the new video game, RELOOTED, which is about liberating African artifacts stolen by European thieves

  • March 2 · 1 hr

    #72 - Black People Will Save the World.

    Why Black people, using A.I., will change the world as we know it | A new Black-owned A.I. tool for aspiring entrepreneurs | Unpacking the ancient Kemetic principle of Ma’at | Upcoming Black films and TV shows we’re excited about | Global Black events for your business and cultural calendar | How we are coping one year after the Eaton fire in Altadena | Our takeaways from an illuminating Black cowboy exhibit (Part 1) Click here for show notes.

  • Mar 1, 2025 · 1 hr 30 min

    #71 - Altadena Strong!

    In this special extended edition, Anton and BC discuss their experiences during the recent Eaton Fire.

  • Sep 13, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min

    #70 - Baby Back What?!

    Anton and BC discuss Colin Kaepernick's new A.I. platform, LUMI, the new book, SKY FULL OF ELEPHANTS, by Cebo Campbell, their recent YouTube conversation with OCTAVIA’S BOOKSHELF founder, Nikki High, and their experience with the new, Brisk-It "A.I." grill. Hot links not included.

  • Jul 26, 2024 · 1 hr 28 min

    #69 - Shea, It Ain't So!

    In this extended YouTube edition, BC and Anton discuss their favorite Olympic moments, Season One of the Netflix series, Supacell, and how far they’re willing to go to support Black businesses. You be the judge. Subscribe to the SKY IS BLACK YouTube channel, and please share this video with all those who might value this content. One love! To learn more, please visit skyisblack.com, or recollect.media.

  • Jun 7, 2024 · 59 min

    #68 - Our Black Skin

    In this episode, Anton and BC discuss the recent Octavia Butler symposium, the Black-owned water bottle company, SUPLMNT, and why the care of beautiful Black skin must be taken seriously.

  • Apr 26, 2024 · 57 min

    #67 - Black Won't Crack

    BC and Anton discuss the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park, the Venice Art Biennale, the African American Board Leadership Institute, and why Black solidarity is the only way forward for the global, Pan-African family. Ideas matter.

  • Apr 12, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min

    #66 - Prime Radiance

    In this episode, Anton and BC discuss the Apple TV+ series, Foundation, the Black-owned, sustainable paper company, REEL, and the controversial Netflix reboot of the TV sitcom, Good Times. Aint we lucky we got 'em...

  • Mar 8, 2024 · 53 min

    #65 - Lagos, Legends, LOVEGRASS

    BC and Anton discuss the new Disney+ animated series, Iwaju, the popular Apple+ series, Foundation, and enjoy Hot & Spicy Teff Puffs from the London-based, Ethiopian-owned company, LOVEGRASS.

  • Mar 1, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min

    #64 - Lights, Camera, VISION!

    In this episode, Anton and BC enjoy Tefftastic snacks, share funny moments from their SKY IS BLACK video rehearsal, and take turns experiencing the brand new Apple Vision Pro. SKY is visual... *Look out for our new YouTube channel, and be sure to follow us on Instagram for news, views, info, and updates. SKY is social...

  • Jan 12, 2024 · 55 min

    #63 - And the Winner Is...

    In this episode, BC and Anton discuss Pan-African books and movies, the African Cup of Nations, and announce their third SKY IS BLACK Person of the Year. Drum roll, please.

  • Jan 1, 2024 · 50 min

    #62 - Nikkolas Smith

    Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2024, Anton and BC enjoy a very inspiring conversation with their most recent SKY IS BLACK Person of the Year, Nikkolas Smith.

  • Oct 27, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min

    #61 - The Creator

    In this extended edition, Anton and BC return to discuss their recent conversation with wellness coach, Michelle Emmanuelle, the bold new film, The Creator, and all the things they missed during their unplanned hiatus. Blessed are the peacemakers.

  • Aug 25, 2023 · 59 min

    #59 - Supa Dream Lore

    Anton and BC enjoy “Ujamaa snacks” as they discuss BRICS, the new Netflix series, Supa Team 4, and what they’ve learned so far this season about artificial intelligence.

  • Jul 28, 2023 · 59 min

    #58 - Kizazi Mojo

    BC and Anton discuss Pan-African storytelling, Idris Elba's Sherbro Island City, and the upcoming book from author and artivist, Nikkolas Smith. *Information about the comments made by Lesley Lokko and Wanuri Kahiu can be found here.

  • Jul 21, 2023 · 59 min

    #57 - Cudjoe's Quest

    Anton and BC discuss investing with artificial intelligence, the Netflix documentary, Descendant, and the African-American sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha.

  • Jun 30, 2023 · 59 min

    #56 - Idris Elba Jones

    BC and Anton discuss the new Disney+ series, Kizazi Moto, the epic adventure series once developed for Idris Elba, and the wearable A.I. pin from tech startup company, Humane.

  • Jun 23, 2023 · 59 min

    #55 - Roots and Wings

    Anton and BC discuss the OceanGate sub explosion, the controversial A.I. device, Moxie, and the power of culturally empowering films for Black girls.